This document summarizes the FedRAMP security assessment and authorization process from testing through package submission. It outlines preparing for and completing security testing with a third-party assessment organization, finalizing the security assessment report and plan of action and milestones, and compiling all required documentation into an authorization package to submit for provisional authorization. The goal of FedRAMP is to provide a standardized approach to assessing, authorizing, and monitoring the security of cloud products and services for the federal government.
TrustedAgent GRC streamlines the complexity of obtaining security authorization from FedRAMP for cloud IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services and applications. From tracking evidence and key control implementation to create key deliverables like security plans and managing continuous monitoring for ongoing compliance. TrustedAgent significantly reduces the amount of work to be done manually including managing vulnerabilities from ongoing compliance. Download and contact us to learn more how TrustedAgent GRC can create opportunities for your cloud offerings in the Federal Government.
Federal Agencies & Cloud Service Providers meeting FISMA requirements via FedRAMP
This presentation covers Federal Risk Authorization Management Program with FISMA, SCAP and Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative to clarify how US government agencies purchase cloud services need to meet Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements.
January 2013 - The FedRAMP Joint Authorization Board has granted its first provisional authorization to Autonomic Resources, who used Veris Group as their FedRAMP accredited 3PAO.
This document provides an overview of the FedRAMP process for obtaining security authorization for cloud systems. It describes the objectives of FedRAMP, including establishing a standardized approach to assessing and authorizing cloud systems. The document then outlines the key stages of the FedRAMP process from the perspective of a cloud service provider, including initiation, security assessment, and continuous monitoring. It provides examples of documents involved in each stage, such as the system security plan, security assessment plan, and continuous monitoring materials. The overall goal of FedRAMP is to increase security and oversight of cloud systems supporting government agencies.
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This document provides an overview of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) security authorization process for cloud service providers. It describes the initial steps CSPs must complete, including defining the security authorization boundary and responsibilities. It also outlines the documentation required, such as the system security plan, and reviews security controls that must be addressed. The goal is to help CSPs understand FedRAMP requirements and produce the necessary documentation for assessment and authorization.
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FedRAMP is the federal government's risk and security assessment program for cloud-based services as part of the cloud-first initiative, and is designed to make the assessment process more efficient by providing a "do once, use many times" framework.
If you work with or want to work with federal agencies, your organization will need to be FedRAMP compliant.
On this webinar, you will:
• Learn the background and overview of the FedRAMP program
• Take a deep dive of the assessment process
• Discover the benefits and challenges companies experience during the assessment process
The document outlines an agenda for a FedRAMP 3PAO training covering the roles and responsibilities of 3PAOs in assessing cloud service providers' security under the FedRAMP program, including developing the required Security Assessment Plan and Security Assessment Report to validate that providers meet FedRAMP security requirements. The training will also cover the ongoing assessment and authorization process under FedRAMP.
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The document discusses the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), which is a multi-agency initiative to provide a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. FedRAMP aims to eliminate duplication of effort, establish consistent security standards, and improve security for shared IT systems across government agencies. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides technical guidance to help define the FedRAMP risk management processes and frameworks.
David Gerendas, Group Product Manager, Intel Security
Ray Potter, CEO of SafeLogic
With the advent of the cloud and the explosion of mobile endpoints, enterprises have increased their focus on maintaining data integrity and confidentiality from growing threats. As a result, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, a.k.a. FedRAMP, has taken on greater significance outside of federal deployments. By standardizing requirements and expectations, the program has set a strong benchmark for the entire cloud industry. In response to repeated security breaches that have damaged brands’ credibility, corporate mandates are now matching and even exceeding their government counterparts. If you are not FedRAMP compliant, enterprises demand to know why not.
The use of encryption is integral to FedRAMP and has become ubiquitous in the effort to protect information assets. But while certain crypto algorithms are often installed alone and unverified, customer expectations have risen in recent years. Enterprises certainly no longer accept homegrown cryptography from vendors, strongly preferring to rely upon solutions that have been vetted by third-party labs and validated by the government. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 is the leading international standard for encryption and the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) was established to certify solutions that meet the stringent benchmark. In tandem, FedRAMP and FIPS offer the highest level of assurance for cloud buyers, but both are still generally misunderstood.
You will learn:
• What FedRAMP compliance entails
• Advantages of using a validated cryptographic module in the cloud
• How encryption modules become validated and the pitfalls of the process
• Meaning of FedRAMP compliance claims and how to confirm
• Right questions to ask vendors about their encryption and FedRAMP compliance
TrustedAgent GRC streamlines the complexity of obtaining security authorization from FedRAMP for cloud IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS services and applications. From tracking evidence and key control implementation to create key deliverables like security plans and managing continuous monitoring for ongoing compliance. TrustedAgent significantly reduces the amount of work to be done manually including managing vulnerabilities from ongoing compliance. Download and contact us to learn more how TrustedAgent GRC can create opportunities for your cloud offerings in the Federal Government.
Federal Agencies & Cloud Service Providers meeting FISMA requirements via FedRAMP
This presentation covers Federal Risk Authorization Management Program with FISMA, SCAP and Federal Data Center Consolidation Initiative to clarify how US government agencies purchase cloud services need to meet Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) requirements.
January 2013 - The FedRAMP Joint Authorization Board has granted its first provisional authorization to Autonomic Resources, who used Veris Group as their FedRAMP accredited 3PAO.
This document provides an overview of the FedRAMP process for obtaining security authorization for cloud systems. It describes the objectives of FedRAMP, including establishing a standardized approach to assessing and authorizing cloud systems. The document then outlines the key stages of the FedRAMP process from the perspective of a cloud service provider, including initiation, security assessment, and continuous monitoring. It provides examples of documents involved in each stage, such as the system security plan, security assessment plan, and continuous monitoring materials. The overall goal of FedRAMP is to increase security and oversight of cloud systems supporting government agencies.
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This document provides an overview of the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) security authorization process for cloud service providers. It describes the initial steps CSPs must complete, including defining the security authorization boundary and responsibilities. It also outlines the documentation required, such as the system security plan, and reviews security controls that must be addressed. The goal is to help CSPs understand FedRAMP requirements and produce the necessary documentation for assessment and authorization.
Work With Federal Agencies? Here's What You Should Know About FedRAMP Assessm...Schellman & Company
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FedRAMP is the federal government's risk and security assessment program for cloud-based services as part of the cloud-first initiative, and is designed to make the assessment process more efficient by providing a "do once, use many times" framework.
If you work with or want to work with federal agencies, your organization will need to be FedRAMP compliant.
On this webinar, you will:
• Learn the background and overview of the FedRAMP program
• Take a deep dive of the assessment process
• Discover the benefits and challenges companies experience during the assessment process
The document outlines an agenda for a FedRAMP 3PAO training covering the roles and responsibilities of 3PAOs in assessing cloud service providers' security under the FedRAMP program, including developing the required Security Assessment Plan and Security Assessment Report to validate that providers meet FedRAMP security requirements. The training will also cover the ongoing assessment and authorization process under FedRAMP.
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The document discusses the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), which is a multi-agency initiative to provide a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. FedRAMP aims to eliminate duplication of effort, establish consistent security standards, and improve security for shared IT systems across government agencies. The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) provides technical guidance to help define the FedRAMP risk management processes and frameworks.
David Gerendas, Group Product Manager, Intel Security
Ray Potter, CEO of SafeLogic
With the advent of the cloud and the explosion of mobile endpoints, enterprises have increased their focus on maintaining data integrity and confidentiality from growing threats. As a result, the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program, a.k.a. FedRAMP, has taken on greater significance outside of federal deployments. By standardizing requirements and expectations, the program has set a strong benchmark for the entire cloud industry. In response to repeated security breaches that have damaged brands’ credibility, corporate mandates are now matching and even exceeding their government counterparts. If you are not FedRAMP compliant, enterprises demand to know why not.
The use of encryption is integral to FedRAMP and has become ubiquitous in the effort to protect information assets. But while certain crypto algorithms are often installed alone and unverified, customer expectations have risen in recent years. Enterprises certainly no longer accept homegrown cryptography from vendors, strongly preferring to rely upon solutions that have been vetted by third-party labs and validated by the government. Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 is the leading international standard for encryption and the Cryptographic Module Validation Program (CMVP) was established to certify solutions that meet the stringent benchmark. In tandem, FedRAMP and FIPS offer the highest level of assurance for cloud buyers, but both are still generally misunderstood.
You will learn:
• What FedRAMP compliance entails
• Advantages of using a validated cryptographic module in the cloud
• How encryption modules become validated and the pitfalls of the process
• Meaning of FedRAMP compliance claims and how to confirm
• Right questions to ask vendors about their encryption and FedRAMP compliance
The document discusses federal compliance standards for information systems used by the US government, including FISMA, DIACAP, and the upcoming FedRAMP. It outlines the six step process for achieving compliance: 1) categorizing the system, 2) selecting controls, 3) implementing and documenting controls, 4) assessing controls, 5) authorizing the system, and 6) ongoing monitoring. It provides an example of how a cloud service provider like Acquia can achieve compliance for their platform by documenting the controls each party is responsible for across the application, OS stack, and infrastructure layers. Finally, it lists some specific FISMA moderate controls applicable to the Drupal content management system.
TrustedAgent GRC supports several initiatives within the Public Sector including FISMA, FedRAMP, cyber incident management, NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1., DIACAP and CNSSI-1253, and DIACAP to NIST RMF Migration. Additional TrustedAgent also streamlines activities related to DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST 800-171.
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TrustedAgent GRC supports several initiatives within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) including cyber incident management, NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1., DIACAP and CNSSI-1253, and DIACAP to NIST RMF Migration. Additional TrustedAgent also streamlines activities related to DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST 800-171.
stackArmor - FedRAMP and 800-171 compliant cloud solutionsGaurav "GP" Pal
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This document summarizes information presented at a StackArmor security summit. It discusses frameworks such as FISMA, NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework, ISCM, and FedRAMP. It compares FedRAMP to DFARS and explains their differences. It also discusses NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-171 controls, DoD impact levels, and changes in the latest version of NIST SP 800-53.
FedRAMP 2.0 Control-Implementation-Summary (CIS) v2 1 cross-matrixed with Fed...James W. De Rienzo
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Print report contains conditional formatting and printer settings to enhance comprehension for for Cloud Service Providers (CSP) as well as Federal and Departmental Agencies.
This template provides a sample format for preparing the Control Implementation Summary (CIS) Report for the CSP information system. The CSP may modify the format as necessary to comply with its internal policies and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) requirements.
The document provides an overview of an upcoming IT audit being conducted by the Office of Internal Audit at a university. It outlines the audit process, including an introduction, orientation, and slide presentation covering the OIA background and audit methodology. It also discusses preparing for the on-site audit, including examining identity management, access control, and security management. The document details the audit flow, evidence gathering, and expectations for management response and follow-up after the audit is completed.
Network Security & Assured Networks: TechNet Augusta 2015AFCEA International
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The document provides details on controls for network security assessments. It discusses the differences between certification and accreditation, and how risk tolerance must balance threats against protection costs. It also lists various access, identification and authentication, configuration management, and system integrity controls, and references how each control is assessed. The controls are evaluated to ensure the system or network is properly monitored, authenticated, updated, and protected from unauthorized access and malware.
Explore the Implicit Requirements of the NERC CIP RSAWsEnergySec
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Regulated entities should consider the RSAW templates when preparing evidence of compliance with the NERC CIP Standards. There are a number of implicit requirements in CIP v5 which an entity needs to fulfill to be compliant, which are not specifically identified in the actual requirements.
In this webinar, our experts will discuss such implicit requirements. Key learning's from this session would be:
RSAW format
Implicit requirements of CIP RSAWs
Leveraging technology for RSAW management
Digitization and increased mobility have complicated network visibility and security. Threats are more numerous, complex, and use encryption to evade detection. Cisco Stealthwatch provides holistic security through network-based visibility and analytics. It transforms networks into security sensors to see all traffic, contain threats, and detect encrypted threats. Advanced machine learning and behavioral modeling detect anomalies and threats without relying on endpoint agents. Stealthwatch integrates with Cisco Identity Services Engine to rapidly quarantine infected hosts.
A firewall risk assessment is a detailed assessment approach of a firewall topology and configuration that has been implemented to protect your information, systems, applications, and overall business operations.
The document discusses auditing IT infrastructure including hardware, networks, and telecommunications devices. It provides details on objectives of IT audits such as assessing continuity, management/maintenance, and security of systems. It also discusses standards and guidelines for auditing such as CobiT, ISO 27001, and reviewing hardware assets, network design, security, backups, and telecommunication agreements and invoices.
The document discusses a lunch and learn presentation about Symantec's Control Compliance Suite for automating governance, risk management, and compliance processes. It highlights how the suite helps define policies, assess technical and procedural controls, identify vulnerabilities, prioritize critical assets, report on compliance posture, and integrate with ticketing systems to remediate issues.
Gallagher provides integrated security systems for access control, intruder alarms, and perimeter security. Their software platform allows these systems to be managed through a single user interface. The platform uses field controllers and a variety of edge devices that connect sensors and equipment. These include access control readers, alarm keypads, electric fence controllers, and perimeter sensors. The systems can be tailored from small single sites to large multi-national installations.
ClearArmor CSRP - 01.01
SOFTWARE BASED VULNERABILITIES
CyberSecurity is a Business Issue, not a Technology Issue
CyberSecurity is not just about reacting. It includes Risk Management, Audit, Compliance, and training. It also requires continuous attention to Cyber Hygiene. CyberSecurity requires continuous measurement, monitoring, and remediation. Is your organization reactive or proactive? Move to proactive CyberSecurity.
To comply with the intent of the NIST CyberSecurity Framework (CSF), Cyber Hygiene is a requirement. To Comply with NIST 800-53, 800-171, DFARS, NY State DFS Part 500, and a plethora of other frameworks and compliance guidelines requires continuous risk reduction through vulnerability remediation. ClearArmor CyberSecurity Resource Planning (CSRP) enables your organization to meet those requirements.
Don’t be fooled by vague claims about data protection—especially in the cloud. HITRUST Common Security Framework (CFS) is the gold standard for data security and compliance. While security guidelines, like HIPAA, use phrases like “reasonable and appropriate” protection, HITRUST provides clear and actionable guidance for risk management. It’s the only certifiable framework that includes HIPAA, PCI, ISO, and NIST controls—here’s how you can benefit.
Takeaways & Learning Objectives
What is HITRUST CSF, and how does it differ from regulations like HIPAA?
How can your organization leverage HITRUST?
Best practices for secure cloud deployments
Join OnRamp’s VP of Product, Toby Owen, and OnRamp’s Head of Information Security, Nikola Todev in an educational and interactive session
INFOSECFORCE Risk Management Framework Transition PlanBill Ross
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7 slide briefing showing the migration from DIACAP to the Risk Management Framework. It also shows the idea and synchronization between RMF and continuou monitoring. PCI should adopt this framework.
This document discusses DevSecOps and the convergence of development, operations, and security practices. It highlights challenges like keeping up with changing compliance requirements and securing cloud environments. The benefits of practices like infrastructure as code, immutable infrastructure, and continuous security are presented. Case studies are provided of Contino helping organizations transform their software delivery through practices like DevOps, microservices, and containers.
Sample IT Best Practices Audit report.
An objective, self service tool for CIO’s by CIOs.
Identify and prioritize issues.
Solve the root causes.
Justify Investments.
Improve user productivity.
Maximize existing assets.
Reduce IT costs.
Improve IT service.
Reallocate IT resources to drive the business.
The document outlines the tasks and responsibilities involved in assessing and maintaining the security of a system over multiple phases, according to NIST 800-37. It describes 10 phases organized in 4 categories: initiation, planning, operations and maintenance, and integration and testing. The phases involve initial risk assessment, planning resource needs, ongoing monitoring and management of security controls, assessing controls, and authorizing use of the system. Responsibilities are assigned to different roles at each phase.
Chapter 4 - Quality Characteristics for Technical TestingNeeraj Kumar Singh
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The document discusses quality characteristics for technical testing, focusing on reliability testing. It provides definitions and explanations of reliability sub-characteristics like maturity, fault tolerance, and recoverability. It describes approaches to measuring software maturity and reliability over time. Types of reliability tests discussed include fault tolerance testing, recoverability (failover and backup/restore) testing, and availability testing. General guidance is provided on planning and specifying reliability tests, noting the need for production-like environments and long test durations to obtain statistically significant results.
The document discusses federal compliance standards for information systems used by the US government, including FISMA, DIACAP, and the upcoming FedRAMP. It outlines the six step process for achieving compliance: 1) categorizing the system, 2) selecting controls, 3) implementing and documenting controls, 4) assessing controls, 5) authorizing the system, and 6) ongoing monitoring. It provides an example of how a cloud service provider like Acquia can achieve compliance for their platform by documenting the controls each party is responsible for across the application, OS stack, and infrastructure layers. Finally, it lists some specific FISMA moderate controls applicable to the Drupal content management system.
TrustedAgent GRC supports several initiatives within the Public Sector including FISMA, FedRAMP, cyber incident management, NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1., DIACAP and CNSSI-1253, and DIACAP to NIST RMF Migration. Additional TrustedAgent also streamlines activities related to DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST 800-171.
TrustedAgent and Defense Industrial Base (DIB)Tuan Phan
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TrustedAgent GRC supports several initiatives within the Defense Industrial Base (DIB) including cyber incident management, NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1., DIACAP and CNSSI-1253, and DIACAP to NIST RMF Migration. Additional TrustedAgent also streamlines activities related to DFARS 252.204-7012 and NIST 800-171.
stackArmor - FedRAMP and 800-171 compliant cloud solutionsGaurav "GP" Pal
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This document summarizes information presented at a StackArmor security summit. It discusses frameworks such as FISMA, NIST SP 800-37 Risk Management Framework, ISCM, and FedRAMP. It compares FedRAMP to DFARS and explains their differences. It also discusses NIST SP 800-53 and SP 800-171 controls, DoD impact levels, and changes in the latest version of NIST SP 800-53.
FedRAMP 2.0 Control-Implementation-Summary (CIS) v2 1 cross-matrixed with Fed...James W. De Rienzo
Â
Print report contains conditional formatting and printer settings to enhance comprehension for for Cloud Service Providers (CSP) as well as Federal and Departmental Agencies.
This template provides a sample format for preparing the Control Implementation Summary (CIS) Report for the CSP information system. The CSP may modify the format as necessary to comply with its internal policies and Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) requirements.
The document provides an overview of an upcoming IT audit being conducted by the Office of Internal Audit at a university. It outlines the audit process, including an introduction, orientation, and slide presentation covering the OIA background and audit methodology. It also discusses preparing for the on-site audit, including examining identity management, access control, and security management. The document details the audit flow, evidence gathering, and expectations for management response and follow-up after the audit is completed.
Network Security & Assured Networks: TechNet Augusta 2015AFCEA International
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The document provides details on controls for network security assessments. It discusses the differences between certification and accreditation, and how risk tolerance must balance threats against protection costs. It also lists various access, identification and authentication, configuration management, and system integrity controls, and references how each control is assessed. The controls are evaluated to ensure the system or network is properly monitored, authenticated, updated, and protected from unauthorized access and malware.
Explore the Implicit Requirements of the NERC CIP RSAWsEnergySec
Â
Regulated entities should consider the RSAW templates when preparing evidence of compliance with the NERC CIP Standards. There are a number of implicit requirements in CIP v5 which an entity needs to fulfill to be compliant, which are not specifically identified in the actual requirements.
In this webinar, our experts will discuss such implicit requirements. Key learning's from this session would be:
RSAW format
Implicit requirements of CIP RSAWs
Leveraging technology for RSAW management
Digitization and increased mobility have complicated network visibility and security. Threats are more numerous, complex, and use encryption to evade detection. Cisco Stealthwatch provides holistic security through network-based visibility and analytics. It transforms networks into security sensors to see all traffic, contain threats, and detect encrypted threats. Advanced machine learning and behavioral modeling detect anomalies and threats without relying on endpoint agents. Stealthwatch integrates with Cisco Identity Services Engine to rapidly quarantine infected hosts.
A firewall risk assessment is a detailed assessment approach of a firewall topology and configuration that has been implemented to protect your information, systems, applications, and overall business operations.
The document discusses auditing IT infrastructure including hardware, networks, and telecommunications devices. It provides details on objectives of IT audits such as assessing continuity, management/maintenance, and security of systems. It also discusses standards and guidelines for auditing such as CobiT, ISO 27001, and reviewing hardware assets, network design, security, backups, and telecommunication agreements and invoices.
The document discusses a lunch and learn presentation about Symantec's Control Compliance Suite for automating governance, risk management, and compliance processes. It highlights how the suite helps define policies, assess technical and procedural controls, identify vulnerabilities, prioritize critical assets, report on compliance posture, and integrate with ticketing systems to remediate issues.
Gallagher provides integrated security systems for access control, intruder alarms, and perimeter security. Their software platform allows these systems to be managed through a single user interface. The platform uses field controllers and a variety of edge devices that connect sensors and equipment. These include access control readers, alarm keypads, electric fence controllers, and perimeter sensors. The systems can be tailored from small single sites to large multi-national installations.
ClearArmor CSRP - 01.01
SOFTWARE BASED VULNERABILITIES
CyberSecurity is a Business Issue, not a Technology Issue
CyberSecurity is not just about reacting. It includes Risk Management, Audit, Compliance, and training. It also requires continuous attention to Cyber Hygiene. CyberSecurity requires continuous measurement, monitoring, and remediation. Is your organization reactive or proactive? Move to proactive CyberSecurity.
To comply with the intent of the NIST CyberSecurity Framework (CSF), Cyber Hygiene is a requirement. To Comply with NIST 800-53, 800-171, DFARS, NY State DFS Part 500, and a plethora of other frameworks and compliance guidelines requires continuous risk reduction through vulnerability remediation. ClearArmor CyberSecurity Resource Planning (CSRP) enables your organization to meet those requirements.
Don’t be fooled by vague claims about data protection—especially in the cloud. HITRUST Common Security Framework (CFS) is the gold standard for data security and compliance. While security guidelines, like HIPAA, use phrases like “reasonable and appropriate” protection, HITRUST provides clear and actionable guidance for risk management. It’s the only certifiable framework that includes HIPAA, PCI, ISO, and NIST controls—here’s how you can benefit.
Takeaways & Learning Objectives
What is HITRUST CSF, and how does it differ from regulations like HIPAA?
How can your organization leverage HITRUST?
Best practices for secure cloud deployments
Join OnRamp’s VP of Product, Toby Owen, and OnRamp’s Head of Information Security, Nikola Todev in an educational and interactive session
INFOSECFORCE Risk Management Framework Transition PlanBill Ross
Â
7 slide briefing showing the migration from DIACAP to the Risk Management Framework. It also shows the idea and synchronization between RMF and continuou monitoring. PCI should adopt this framework.
This document discusses DevSecOps and the convergence of development, operations, and security practices. It highlights challenges like keeping up with changing compliance requirements and securing cloud environments. The benefits of practices like infrastructure as code, immutable infrastructure, and continuous security are presented. Case studies are provided of Contino helping organizations transform their software delivery through practices like DevOps, microservices, and containers.
Sample IT Best Practices Audit report.
An objective, self service tool for CIO’s by CIOs.
Identify and prioritize issues.
Solve the root causes.
Justify Investments.
Improve user productivity.
Maximize existing assets.
Reduce IT costs.
Improve IT service.
Reallocate IT resources to drive the business.
The document outlines the tasks and responsibilities involved in assessing and maintaining the security of a system over multiple phases, according to NIST 800-37. It describes 10 phases organized in 4 categories: initiation, planning, operations and maintenance, and integration and testing. The phases involve initial risk assessment, planning resource needs, ongoing monitoring and management of security controls, assessing controls, and authorizing use of the system. Responsibilities are assigned to different roles at each phase.
Chapter 4 - Quality Characteristics for Technical TestingNeeraj Kumar Singh
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The document discusses quality characteristics for technical testing, focusing on reliability testing. It provides definitions and explanations of reliability sub-characteristics like maturity, fault tolerance, and recoverability. It describes approaches to measuring software maturity and reliability over time. Types of reliability tests discussed include fault tolerance testing, recoverability (failover and backup/restore) testing, and availability testing. General guidance is provided on planning and specifying reliability tests, noting the need for production-like environments and long test durations to obtain statistically significant results.
Quality assurance aims to identify and correct errors early in the development process through reviews and testing at each phase. The System Software Lifecycle (SSLC) model aims to ensure quality when developing software. It has five stages: requirements specification, design specification, testing and implementation, and maintenance and support. Testing is an important but difficult part of development that helps eliminate errors by determining what causes failures. Validation and certification ensure the software meets standards through simulated and live testing. Maintenance provides adjustments to comply with specifications and improve quality through problem reporting and resolution.
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This Edureka PPT on "Software Testing Life Cycle" will provide you with in-depth knowledge about software testing and the different phases involved in the process of testing.
Below are the topics covered in this session:
Introduction to Software Testing
Why Testing is Important?
Who does Testing?
Software Testing Life Cycle
Requirement Analysis
Test Planning
Test Case Development
Test Environment Setup
Test Execution
Test Cycle Closure
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This is the presentation that BMM testlab gave in March 2019 in Stockholm to an audience of gaming operators. It explains the process of having a gaming platform certified by by an accredited laboratory. It also looks at the paragraphs from the new regulations that specify requirements for risk assessment and change management. It also answers some frequently asked questions.
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This document summarizes Archana Joshi's presentation on testing challenges in agile environments. It describes a program at Wipro to develop a new web application for wealth management using agile methods. The program involved multiple distributed teams and vendors. Key challenges included integrating with other systems, forming cross-functional teams, and meeting compliance requirements. The presentation outlines seven lessons learned: 1) involve testers early, 2) divide testing types, 3) work as a cohesive team, 4) accept frequent code changes, 5) establish readiness checks, 6) measure metrics, and 7) set up governance. Benefits included fewer defects, less testing effort, and improved team morale when adopting agile practices.
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This document summarizes Archana Joshi's presentation on testing in agile environments. It describes a program at Wipro to develop a new web application for wealth management using agile methodology. The program involved multiple distributed teams and vendors. It faced challenges with the new agile process, integrated testing, and a team new to agile. Key lessons learned included involving testing early, dividing test types, collaborating as a team, accepting code changes, establishing readiness checks and governance, and measuring metrics. Benefits included fewer defects, less testing effort, and better team collaboration and morale. The conclusion is that starting with simple practices and allowing time to adapt can make agile testing "easier said and done."
This document discusses software test documentation standards and processes. It describes the IEEE 829 standard for software test documentation, which includes a test planning and control process involving test plans, analysis and design involving test cases and procedures, implementation and execution involving bug reports and test procedures, and evaluation and reporting involving status reports and test logs. It provides details on various test documentation artifacts like test plans, test designs, test cases, test procedures, and reports. It explains the purpose, structure, and contents of each artifact to provide documentation at different stages of the testing process.
1. The document describes various testing documents created at different levels of a project testing process. Test policy, strategy, and methodology documents are created at higher levels, while test plans, cases, procedures, scripts, and reports are created at the project level.
2. It provides details on different testing documents - test policy defines testing objectives, test strategy defines the testing approach, and test methodology provides the testing approach for a specific project. It also describes how test plans are created, test cases are designed based on requirements, and the different levels of test execution.
3. The key testing documents created are test policy, strategy, methodology, plan, cases, procedures, scripts, and reports. Test cases are designed based
This document discusses software verification and validation. It begins by introducing verification as checking software for bugs to ensure requirements are fulfilled. It describes various verification methods like self-review, peer review, walkthroughs and inspections. It also discusses validation as dynamic testing to demonstrate software functions as intended. It covers topics like the entities involved in verification at different stages, testing lifecycle reviews, coverage metrics, and management of the verification and validation processes.
The document discusses test management which includes test planning, test process, test reporting, and test metrics. It provides details on developing a test plan, test case specification, requirement traceability matrix, and executing test cases. The key aspects of test management are test standards, infrastructure management, and people/team management. Test metrics such as requirements volatility, review efficiency, productivity, and defect ratios are used for test oversight and decision making. A test summary report communicates the results of testing to stakeholders and includes test coverage, outstanding defects, and an overall assessment of the testing effort.
The document provides answers to 31 questions related to software quality assurance (QA) and testing. It defines key QA terms like QA, QC, verification, validation, smoke testing, and sanity testing. It also discusses topics like the QA role in a project, bug lifecycles, priority and severity levels of bugs, regression testing, data-driven testing, alpha and beta testing, test stubs and drivers, monkey testing, and benefits of automated testing.
The document discusses various topics related to software testing such as test case design strategies, levels of testing, test management, and test automation. It covers black box and white box test design approaches like boundary value analysis, equivalence partitioning, state-based testing and requirements-based testing. It also discusses different levels of testing from unit to system testing and the need for test planning, tracking, and reporting. The last unit covers test automation topics like skills required, challenges, and metrics.
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1. Federal Risk and Authorization
Management Program
(FedRAMP)
FedRAMP Security Testing and Completing the
Package
January 8, 2013
2. Today’s Webinar
FedRAMP is a government-wide program that provides
a standardized approach to security assessment,
authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud
products and services.
This webinar will cover the completion of the
FedRAMP process from prepping for testing,
completing testing, and documenting the results
to submitting a complete package to the FedRAMP
secure repository.
2
4. Overview: Perform Security Testing
1.0 Security Assessment 1.1 Initiate Request
1.3.1 Develop Testing Plan
2.0 Leverage ATO 1.2 Document Security Controls
3.0 Ongoing A&A 1.3 Perform Security Testing Audit Control
1.3.2
Implementations
1.4 Finalize Security Assessment
1.3.3 Perform Vulnerability
/ Penetration Testing
Test SSP – Begin work with 3PAO
• Assess against the SSP with NIST SP Develop Plan of Action
1.3.4
800-53a test cases & Milestones (POAM)
• 3PAO audits assessment and results
• 3PAO generates security assessment
report
4
5. Overview: Finalize Security Assessment
1.1 Initiate Request
Compile all Updated
1.0 Security Assessment
1.4.1 and Final
1.2 Document Security Controls
Documentation
2.0 Leverage ATO
1.3 Perform Security Testing Answer Questions Risk
3.0 Ongoing A&A
1.4.2 Assessment**
1.4 Finalize Security Assessment
Accept Findings & Make
1.4.3 Updates to POA&M**
Compile Completed Authorization
Package Accept Provisional
• Review all documentation 1.4.4 Authorization**/ Upload
to Secure Repository
• Review risk posture of CSP system
• Grant / deny Provisional Authorization**
• Upload to the Secure Repository
** Steps only apply to packages submitted for JAB Provisional Authorization
5
6. Authorization Level and Testing
Category Description Authorization
1 CSP Supplied, not yet reviewed Candidate for Authorization
2 Reviewed by agency Agency ATO
3 Reviewed by FedRAMP ISSO & JAB FedRAMP PA & Agency ATO
6
7. Overview of Independent Assessors
• Develops Security Assessment Plan (SAP)
• Performs Initial and Periodic Assessments of CSP
Security Controls
• Conducts Security Testing
– Use Test Case Workbooks
– Manual Tests
– Automated Tests
• Develops Security Assessment Report (SAR)
• Assessor must be independent
– Cannot test and help CSP prepare documents
– Cannot test and assist CSP in implementing controls
8. FedRAMP Third Party Assessment Organization
(3PAO) Conformity Assessment Process
FedRAMP requires CSPs to use Third Party Assessment Organizations (3PAOs) to
independently validate and verify that they meet FedRAMP security requirements.
FedRAMP worked with NIST to develop a conformity assessment process to qualify 3PAOs.
This conformity assessment process will qualify 3PAOs according to two requirements:
(1) Independence and quality management in accordance with ISO standards; and
(2) Technical competence through FISMA knowledge testing.
Creates consistency in performing
security assessments among 3PAOs in
Benefits of accordance with FISMA and NIST
standards
leveraging a formal • Ensures 3PAO independence from Cloud
Service Providers in accordance with
3PAO approval international standards
• Establishes an approved list of 3PAOs for
process: CSPs and agencies to choose from to
satisfy FedRAMP requirements.
10. Relationship of 3PAOs and CSPs
• CSPs must manage their own relationship with 3PAOs
• FedRAMP does not make introductions
• CSPs may interview multiple 3PAOs
– Information on past performance
– The number of FTEs required
– Ensure the 3PAO has the right scanner licenses
– Ask for a estimate for the time required to complete the
assessment
– Find out what services are included in the pricing
• CSPs applying for Provisional ATO must:
– Formally notify FedRAMP of their 3PAO selection
– Receive permission before starting to test
11. Developing the SAP
• 3PAO develops the SAP
• Defines scope of assessment
- Hardware
- Software
- Databases
- Applications
- Facilities
• Testing Schedule
• Rules of Engagement (ROE)
- Components included and
excluded in assessment
- Rules for transmission of
results
- ROE signed by CSP and 3PAO
12. Getting Ready for Testing – What to Expect
• Prep to make sure testing goes smoothly
• Provide three testing contacts to 3PAO
– At least one contact available 24x7
• Set up a meeting to discuss testing schedule
• Obtain list of originating IP addresses for scans
• Prepare list of facilities with addresses and directions
• Have legal counsel review Rules of Engagement
12
13. Developing the SAR
• 3PAO develops the SAR
• Documents Findings
• Analysis of Test Results
• Highlights ways for CSPs to
Mitigate Security Weaknesses
• Primary Document for Making
Risk Based Decisions
14. Developing the POA&M
• SAR findings map to POA&M items IDs the POA&M
• CSP develops
• Detailed the POA&M
• False positives are not identified in Schedule of Actions to
Address and Fix Vulnerabilities
• CSPs applying for Provisional ATO: Template Contains Excel
• POA&M
– Remediate high severity findings before Provisional ATO is granted
Spreadsheet for Tracking POA&M
– Remediate moderate findings within 90 days
Items
15. Preparing Package for Submission
• A complete security authorization
package includes deliverables in
section 10 of the FedRAMP CONOPS
• Mandatory Templates:
• System Security Plan
• Security Assessment Plan
• Security Assessment Report
• Other Templates located
on fedramp.gov:
• Control Tailoring Workbook
• Control Implementation Summary
• IT Contingency Plan
• Plan Of Action & Milestones
• Supplier’s Declaration of Conformity
15
16. Preparing Package for Submission (Continued)
• Review and update
documents
• FedRAMP will provide
instructions on uploading
documents to the secure
repository (Max.gov)
• Add sensitivity markings to
package documents
– Change to match
company designation
– Place markings in other
sections as needed
17. Declaration of Conformity
• CSP attests and verifies that the
system conforms to FedRAMP
requirements.
• Certifies that all controls are
working properly
• Both JAB and leveraging agencies
use the Self-Attestation
Declaration of Conformity when
considering issuing an ATO
17
18. How does an agency use a package in the
repository?
• •Complete and Submit a FedRAMP
Agencies must implement customer
Agency Authority to Operate (ATO)
Leveraging Agencies
Package Access Request Form an
responsibility controls and grant
search the repository
• Supervisor Must information
Agency ATO for the Sign Off on
and find:
Form
system residing on the cloud service
• FedRAMP will Provide Notification of
Provider Acceptance or Rejection of Request
• Must Demonstrate a Need to View
Date Listed the Package
Category
Agency ATO
(if applicable)
• Agency can Request Access to Any Package
• Vendors Limited to Area for Storing Their Documentation
18
19. Webinar Summary
• Use a 3PAO to develop the test plan (SAP), perform
testing, and document results (SAR)
• FedRAMP requires the use of 3PAOs to provide an
independent assessment of the system
• CSP leverages SAR to develop POA&M
• CSP updates documents then submits to secure
repository
• CSPs must implement a continuous monitoring
program and keep package current
19
20. Question and Answer Session
For more information, please contact us or
visit us at any of the following websites:
http://FedRAMP.gov
http://gsa.gov/FedRAMP
Email: info@fedramp.gov
@ FederalCloud
21. For more information, please contact us or
visit us at any of the following websites:
http://FedRAMP.gov
http://gsa.gov/FedRAMP
Email: info@fedramp.gov
@ FederalCloud
Editor's Notes
Thank you <Introducer>. Good afternoon everyone. Thank you for taking the time to join us for FedRAMP’s webinar on completing the FedRAMP process and submitting your finalized package. [Katie] I am Katie Lewin, Director of the Federal Cloud Computing Program and [Matt] my name is Matt Goodrich and I’m the Project Manager for the FedRAMP Program Management Office. This webinar is the fourth in our series and will cover the completion of the FedRAMP process from security testing and documenting the results to submitting a complete package to the FedRAMP secure repository. During this webinar we will explain the importance of conformity assessment in the FedRAMP process and the role of Third Party Assessment Organizations (3PAO) in completing the security assessment and testing. We will also provide a high level look at planning for testing, documenting the results, and the process for remediating vulnerabilities found during testing. Additionally, were going to talk about how to finalize your security authorization package for submission to the FedRAMP secure repository and how to provide an overview of the lifecycle for that package. Before we begin the webinar, please submit questions as they arise – using the chat function. Members of the PMO will be taking a look at the incoming questions and answering them during the course of the webinar. We will respond to as many as possible while the webinar is in progress. If there are any questions that we are not able to get to, we will answer them later in the FAQ section on fedramp.gov.[Click to next slide]
Last webinar - reviewed the System Security Plan (SSP) and provide the information and guidelines that you need to accurately document the FedRAMP controls and assemble a strong SSP that will meet FedRAMP review requirements.If this is your first FedRAMP webinar or if you missed any of the previous ones, I’d highly encourage you to go to FedRAMP.gov and view our past webinars which covered:-Developing your System Security Plan.-FedRAMP Security Authorization Process.-Four Ways to Get Listed in the FedRAMP Repository.Links to each of these webinars are available on FedRAMP.gov by clicking on News and Events in the left hand navigation and selecting “Materials from Past Events”[Click to next slide]
Before we move into the details, I would like to provide a high level look at the closing steps in the FedRAMP process, which include testing and submitting your package to the FedRAMP secure repository. The Perform Security Testing step requires the CSP to select a 3PAO to perform the assessment. The 3PAO is responsible for developing the Security Assessment Plan performing the testing, and documenting the results in the Security Assessment Report.Vulnerabilities found during the assessment, and the plan to fix these vulnerabilities are documented in the Plan of Action and Milestones by the CSP. FedRAMP provides templates for the Security Assessment Plan, the Security Assessment Report, and the POA&M – they are available on FedRAMP.gov. [Click to next slide]
Following the conclusion of testing, any documents that need to be updated as a result of the testing are updated. The security package documents are then consolidated into a single package for submission to the secure repository. Unless the package is a CSP Self-Supplied package, all packages in the repository with have either an agency ATO or a FedRAMP Provisional Authorization. The FedRAMP PMO provides the CSP with access to the secure repository and provides a secure, access controlled section of the website for posting the security assessment package. Finally, the listing of packages available in the secure repository is updated to include the newly submitted package. The list is provided to allow agencies to view the packages available for leveraging. Access to the actual security assessment package is limited to Federal Agencies and requires permission from the FedRAMP PMO. CSPs with packages in the repository are required to implement a continuous monitoring program and submit periodic updates.[Click to next slide]
As you head toward testing, who performs the assessment depends on the category of your package. Package submitted by a CSP without an ATO and packages submitted for FedRAMP JAB Provisional Authorization require an accredited 3PAO. Federal Agencies have flexibility in whether or not the 3PAO they use is accredited when issuing an ATO. If an agency ATO was issued without the use of an accredited 3PAO, the Federal Agency must submit an attestation describing the independence and technical qualifications of the non-accredited 3PAO utilized to assess that CSP package. This diagram also illustrates that there is a higher level of government review at the JAB Provisional Authorization level. CSP’s that want to submit a package to the FedRAMP repository must use an accredited 3PAO whether they intend to obtain a JAB review and a Provisional Authorization, or simply want to list their not yet reviewed package in the repository. If the CSP intends to apply for a Provisional Authorization, as part of this process the CSP meets with a FedRAMP (Information System Security Officer) ISSO to discuss the testing process and must have their testing plans approved by the JAB and receive approvals to move forward with testing. At levels below Provisional Authorization, the FedRAMP PMO is not involved with providing approvals for testing. [Click to next slide]
3PAOs have a very distinct role in the FedRAMP process. The 3PAO carries most of the responsibilities for the assessment, by developing the assessment plan (SAP) based on the FedRAMP Test Cases and the types of servers, applications and databases that make up the system. The 3PAO should develop the test plan to ensure that results represent in the Security Assessment Report represent an unbiased and accurate picture of the security implementation within the system. 3PAOs are required to demonstrate independence; this means that the same 3PAO cannot develop a system or prepare the security documentation for a system and also assess the same system. It is possible for a CSP to hire a 3PAO to assist in preparing the security documentation; however that 3PAO’s role cannot extend to planning, performing or documenting the results of an assessment. The CSP would need to hire a second, separate 3PAO to do the assessment work. Something to keep in mind is that if a CSP wants to hire an outside consultant to assist in the preparation of the security package, this outside consultant does not have to be a 3PAO. [Click to next slide]
In the previous slide you will notice that the most of the testing related activity is handled by the 3PAO. FedRAMP implements a conformity assessment process and requires the use of a 3PAO to ensure the assessors are independent and possess the technical knowledge to assess cloud systems. Conformity assessment also ensures that the process and level of rigor present are consistent across all assessments. FedRAMP worked closely with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to select the requirements for accredited 3PAOs. 3PAOs undergoing accreditation must meet the ISO/IEC 17020:1998 standard for bodies performing inspections in terms of independence and a quality management system. We also worked with NIST to develop requirements that demonstrate that the 3PAO has the technical knowledge to assess cloud systems based on FISMA requirements.[Click to next slide]
A listing of all accredited 3PAOs is available on FedRAMP.gov. There are currently 16 accredited 3PAOs available. The list is updated as new 3PAOs are accredited.[Click to next slide]
FedRAMP does not manage the relationship between 3PAOs and CSPs and cannot make a recommendation regarding which 3PAO a CSP should use. CSPs are responsible for choosing their own assessor. CSPs may consider interviewing multiple 3PAOs to find the assessor that’s the right fit. In selecting a third-party assessor, CSPs may want to ask the assessor for information on past performance, the anticipated number of FTEs required to assess the system, whether or not the CSP has the right scanner licenses, and how long the assessor believes it will take to complete the testing. CSPs should make sure that they understand what services are included in the pricing. CSPs applying for FedRAMP Provisional Authorization are required to formally notify FedRAMP after selecting a 3PAO in order to receive permission to proceed with testing. CSPs that plan to submit packages at other review levels do not need permission to test from FedRAMP.[Click to next slide]
We’ve talked about who can do the assessments and how to choose your assessor, now let’s put that to actions. How do you begin the testing phase to demonstrate your compliance with the FedRAMP security controls? The 3PAO you select will develop the Security Assessment Plan which we refer to as the SAP. The SAP defines the scope of the assessment and identifies the components that will be included in the assessment, such as hardware, software, databases, applications and physical facilities. It also identifies the testing methodology and provides the test cases used for the assessment. The SAP contains a schedule outlining the timeline for testing and defines the Rules of Engagement for the tests. The Rules of Engagement (ROE) describes the notifications and disclosures between the CSP and 3PAO. It includes a listing of components to be included and excluded from testing and provides instructions on how the results of the assessment are to be encrypted and transmitted to the CSP. The ROE is signed by both the CSP and 3PAO to signify agreement on the terms.[Click to next slide]
Even though 3PAOs manage and complete the testing, CSPs should prepare ahead of time to ensure that testing goes as smoothly as possible. CSPs should give their 3PAO distinct points of contacts – actual people, not a general office number or support number. The CSP should provide at least three contacts and at least one of those contacts should be at an operations center such as a SOC or a NOC that is staffed 24x7. The schedule for performing scans or penetration testing shouldn’t be a surprise to the CSP. 3PAO’s and CSPs should discuss the testing schedule so the CSP can ensure their 3PAO will have appropriate access to a CSPs environment and personnel as needed to complete the testing. As a part of this, 3PAOs should provide the CSP with a list of the IP addresses where the scans will originate from so testing isn’t mistaken as a malicious attack. Additionally, 3PAOs will need to access facilities to assess physical and environmental controls. CSPs should provide a list of facilities along with their addresses to the 3PAO. CSPs should ensure the staff at these facilities when they can expect the 3PAO to be on site to perform testing. Additionally, if there is information needed to grant 3PAO personnel with access to the facilities, the CSP should inform the 3PAO of these requirements ahead of time. Finally, CSPs and 3PAOs need to review and sign off on a Rules of Engagement.These rules govern how the test will be conducted, and by completing this before beginning testing, both parties can prevent any interruption of a CSPs services. The ROE is negotiable and should be reviewed by the general counsel of both the CSP and 3PAO.
After the 3PAO has followed the SAP and tested a CSP’s system, the 3PAO must develops a Security Assessment Report, referred to as the SAR. The SAR documents the test findings. In these findings, the 3PAO will provide an analysis of the test results to determine the risk exposure of the system. The SAR also highlights ways for a CSP to mitigate the security weaknesses found during testing. Since the SAR is a report on the overall risk the CSPs system poses, the SAR serves as the primary document that the JAB or leveraging Federal Agencies will review to make their decision in granting an authorization.While the 3PAO has the sole responsibility for writing the SAR, we do recommend that the CSP and 3PAO schedule time to review the initial draft to ensure its accuracy before the SAR is finalized.[Click to next slide]
After finalizing the SAR, the CSP uses the vulnerabilities and recommendations in the SAR to create a Plan of Action and Milestones, simply referred to as POAMs. The POA&M provides a detailed plan with a schedule of how the CSP plans to address and fix and vulnerabilities found during testing. [Click] The POA&M template on FedRAMP.gov contains an embedded Excel spreadsheet that CSPs should use to track and manage their POA&M items. In this spreadsheet, a CSP will have unique IDs for each POAM, a description of weakness found during testing, and details about when and how the POAM will be closed. POAMs will be updated on a continual basis during the course of a security authorization, and at no less frequency than every quarter, but may be updated at any time to reflect the addition of a new vulnerabilities or the closing of a POA&M item.Subsequent workbooks in the POA&M are used to track overdue items during POA&M updates.[Click]A few things to remember when developing your POA&Ms are:-All SAR findings must map to a POA&M item. This is accomplished by giving each POA&M item with a unique identifier which pairs with the respective SAR finding.-False positives should be clearly marked in the SAR, but do not need to be identified in the POA&M – as there is no remediation needed to correct these false positives.-CSPs that apply for FedRAMP Provisional Authorization are required to remediate all high severity risk findings before the JAB will grant a Provisional ATO. CSPs must also remediate moderate findings within 90 days after receiving a Provisional Authorization.[Click to next slide]
After finalizing the SAR and POA&M, it’s time to compile and submit your complete security authorization package. Your final Package should include:Control Tailoring Workbook – identifies controls that have been adapted by the cloud service providerControl Implementation Summary – identifies who is responsible for each security control These two documents are extremely helpful for agencies leveraging an authorization because they detail in a summary fashion what a customer’s responsibility is in securely using a CSPs services as well as what a CSP does differently in meeting the FedRAMP security controls.System Security Plan – this is the “rosetta stone” and foundational document for your security authorization - describes the system and the security controls used to protect the system.There are also supporting documents to the SSP, and they include:IT Contingency Plan - details how the recovery of the system occurs in the case of a disruption of service.Configuration Management Plan – identifies how the CSP makes routine changes to their operating environment.Incident Response Plan – explains provider actions in response to a security incident.And the focus of this webinar has been on the final documents needed to complete your security authorization package:Security Assessment Plan - describes the assessment methodology followed by the 3PAO to test the controlsSecurity Assessment Report - contains the 3PAO’s completed test case results, collected evidence, analysis and report on the implementation of controls.Plan Of Action & Milestones - documents planned actions by the provider to change or implement security controls based on their independent assessment.Self-Attestation Declaration of Conformity states that the package represents a true and accurate depiction of the system. [Click to next slide]
Before submitting all documentation, CSPs should review their documents, with a special focus on the System Security Plan, and ensure that they are up to date and reflect any changes made in either remediating vulnerabilities or in response to findings. Updates to all documents should include adding sensitivity markings on the cover page and the footer of each document. You may change the existing sensitivity marking on any template to match your official company sensitivity nomenclature if it is different than what is on the template. Sensitivity markings may also be placed in the headers of any documents and on any other places in the documents that you feel requires sensitivity labeling. Depending on the assessment level of your package, either the PMO or a FedRAMP ISSO will work with the CSP and provide instructions on accessing and uploading the package into the FedRAMP secure repository. CSPs should be aware that Federal Agencies interested in acquiring their services will be able to request access to the secure repository to view the CSP’s package. [Click to next slide]
Once a CSP has finalized all documents and double checked for accuracy, the last step in submitting a final package is for the CSP to include a self-attestation declaration of conformity letter. This letter attests and verifies that the system conforms to the FedRAMP requirements based on the assessment results and also certifies that all implemented controls are working. FedRAMP provides a declaration of conformity letter template on page 6 and 7 of the self attestation template on FedRAMP.gov. CSPs should edit the declaration by putting in their company name and address, fill in the system name and then have an authorized company official sign and date it. The declaration of conformity is the document that the CSP system owner signs off saying that all of the information being presented to FedRAMP is complete and accurate. [Click to next slide]
Agencies interested in leveraging a package will be able to search the repository for services that meet their requirements. Only Federal Agencies will be able to request access to a security package in the repository. A vendor’s access to the secure repository is limited to the areas for storing their own respective documentation.[Click] To access a package listed in the repository, the user at the agency must complete a FedRAMP Package Access Request form, have their CISO sign the form, and submit the form to the FedRAMP PMO. After FedRAMP receives the form, the PMO will perform a review and provide notification of accepting or rejecting the request. [Click]To leverage the package, agencies must implement customer responsibility controls and grant an Agency ATO. CSPs with packages in the secure repository are required to maintain a continuous monitoring program which provides for periodic reporting on control implementations, POAM resolution, and annual re-testing. Further details about Continuous Monitoring are available on FedRAMP.gov in the FedRAMP Continuous Monitoring Strategy & Guide. [Click to next slide]
In summary, the perform testing step of the FedRAMP process introduces the independent assessor to the process. CSPs must use a 3PAO to plan the test and develop the SAP, perform the assessment, and document the findings in the SAR. This is a requirement for FedRAMP rooted in the FedRAMP security controls baseline. CSPs must use a 3PAO to provide an independent assessment of the CSP’s system. While agencies have flexibility in selecting a 3PAO, FedRAMP recommends the use of FedRAMP accredited 3PAOs because the FedRAMP accreditation program ensures accredited 3PAOs are independent, have the knowledge to assess cloud systems, and that the assessment is consistent in terms of the process and level of rigor. The CSP will work closely with a 3PAO to assess their system and then uses the findings in the SAR to develop a plan of action for remediating any vulnerabilities in a CSP environment. After completion of the testing process, the CSP updates all the security documentation and submits it as a single package ready for authorization. FedRAMP will post the packages to the FedRAMP secure repository based on the level of review and authorization granted. Only federal Federal Agencies will have access to CSP security authorization packages in the secure repository. To remain in the repository, CSPs must implement a continuous monitoring program and update security documents in accordance with the FedRAMP Continuous Monitoring Strategy & Guide.[Click to next slide]